John Boyega Reveals He Quietly Married and Welcomed a Son

The Star Wars actor shared first photos and video of the baby but didn’t give a name or birth date.

John Boyega

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The Lowdown

Boyega kept both a wedding and a pregnancy out of the press, which takes real effort for someone with his profile. The reveal came on his own terms.

Key Takeaways

  • John Boyega shared the first photos and video of his baby son on October 14 (Los Angeles Times).
  • He and his wife, Lashontae “Tae” Heckard, married about two years ago (Los Angeles Times).
  • He did not share the baby’s name or exact birth date (The Independent).

The Story

John Boyega has revealed that he is a father. The actor shared the first images of his son on October 14 (Los Angeles Times).

The announcement also confirmed that Boyega quietly married his wife, Lashontae “Tae” Heckard, about two years ago (The Independent).

Boyega did not share the child’s name or when he was born (The Independent).